Sept. 11, 2024, Mark Your Turnip CalendarsPray silence for the arrival of Mirthwood, the medieval fantasy RPG and life sim all rolled into one, which shall be galloping onto your PC via Steam this coming September 11, 2024. Fancy managing homesteads, building farms, and trading goods, all with the audacious flourishes of hand-drawn graphics? You’re in a twist of luck.

Indie game developer Bad Ridge Games and publisher V Publishing have paralyzed any whispers of doubt, confirming the release date for Mirthwood. Along with this proclamation, they’ve released a ‘Simulated World’ trailer — a taster, or rather banquet appetizer, of what your gaming plates can expect.

A Regular Country Bumpkin

Navigating the land of Mirthwood is more akin to a fjord skipper than a city slicker, as you’ll find out. Escaping from a continent stricken with war, Mirthwood offers a fresh start, along with a heap of peculiarities. Not that one should expect anything less from a medieval fantasy world sandbox. The game pretty much throws the options book at you, bestowing the reins of your fate into your calloused hands.

You can manage your own homestead, build a farm from scratch, plant and harvest crops, and even rear animals. Improve your facilities to craft items and gear, create a peaceful life for your family, and deliver your goods from town to town like the seasoned trader you are. And as you’re doing all this, enjoy the rich world of Mirthwood — complete with visually pleasing hand-drawn graphics, immersive sound effects, and an original musical score that would make a bard green with envy.

Discord and Harrows, Your Time to Shine

This wouldn’t be a medieval fantasy RPG without some combat, now would it? Buckle up, as Mirthwood will pit you in real-time combat against anything from bandits to werewolves, and if you’re really lucky, even the rare garden gnome. Equip yourself with a stockpile of weapons, armor, and clothing — often, an excellently accessorized adventurer wins half the battle.

Mirthwood’s ecosystem enables organic stories, thrusting your character into fresh situations and conditions generated by the living world. Embark on quests, encounter dynamic events across the world, and piece together its mysteries. While you’re at it, seek out rare and epic loot for some extra adventure credit. Oh, and by the way, the NPCs across Mirthwood subscribe to a new Sims-style interaction system, so cultivate those social skills and expect the unexpected.

Just remember: Mirthwood is not just another medieval fantasy RPG, but a saga of survival and relations in a fully simulated world. So grab your weapons, pack your bags, and gird your loins. This September, the world of Mirthwood beckons, complete with freezing winters, monstrous storms, and delicious cabbage rolls. It’s time to pack on the medieval charm, if you’ve got it.